| January News Lettings Market Report January 2008 Our Residential Lettings department in both Wantage and Didcot can report a record 2007. In some parts of the UK there has been widely reported pessimism about the lettings market, but in our area there has been continued and growing confidence. The increase in our lettings business means that we now have a portfolio of over 275 properties and we have arranged over 130 new lets and almost as many renewals in the past year. We are still experiencing high demand for rental properties and this demand has begun early in the new year. As a result, we are constantly seeking more properties to let and our dedicated lettings team can confidently offer new and existing landlords a first class, competitive service. We strive to exceed the standards expected of us and aim to provide exacting levels of customer service to both landlords and tenants. If you are considering letting your property in 2008 or are a potential tenant, please do contact us. We are happy to advise on all aspects of Residential Lettings and we do our very best to match your properties to quality tenants. | |
| January News Commercial properties to require Energy Performance Certificates Following on from the Government's introduction of Home Information Packs and energy efficiency ratings for residential dwellings "non-domestic buildings", i.e. shops, offices and storage buildings, with a floor area over 10,000 sq. metres will require an Energy Performance Certificate to be provided by an accredited surveyor prior to offering for sale or let from 6th April next. Smaller buildings down to 2,500 sq. metres will be included from 1st July onwards and then buildings down to 50 sq. metres from 1st October. There will be few exclusions from the requirement but "low energy demand" buildings like farm outbuildings will not be affected. As with the HIP saga, it may well be the case that insufficent qualified commercial energy surveyors are available from 6th April as accreditation courses, usually lasting 4 or 5 days and costing up to £3,000 a time are only just being offered. Existing domestic energy surveyors will not be able to carry out the assessments without further training and examination. Commercial and Development agency Partner Matthew Green says "this move is a result of the EU's Energy Performance of Buildings Directive but the Government seems to have been a bit slow on the uptake. It remains to be seen whether the April deadline can be met and the cost of the surveys is not yet apparent. As with the residential market, commercial property owners will need to think ahead to ensure their property can be offered for sale or let at the time they want." For further information call Commercial Dept on 01235 763561 | |
| January News The latest Home Information Pack plans - January 2008 Despite massive opposition the Home Information Pack in its current guise has now been introduced for the marketing of all residential properties. Any property that is advertised for sale now requires one. At present the marketing of the property can begin as soon as the HIP is ordered but the Government intends to end this concession on 31st May 2008. Beyond this date parties responsible for selling property will be required to ensure that the pack is physically complete before marketing commences. This would cause unnecessary delays for sellers wanting to commence marketing straight away and there is no sustainable argument in favour of ending what is presently known as 'First Day Marketing.' There is now an approved petition on the No 10 Downing Street website calling for First Day Marketing to be allowed to continue. If you wish to find out more you can visit: http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/homeselling | |
| | March News Kings Walk, Wantage, Oxfordshire: Green & Company are proud to annouce the pre-launch release of this totally unique town centre development of new luxury one and two bedroom apartments. Pre-launch release of this totally unique town centre development of new luxury one and two bedroom apartments. Prices starting at only £160,000 and many apartments are offered with allocated parking on site. A special feature of this development is to have all the amenities of the town right on hand minimalising the need to use the car. The apartments are in an almost traffic free location and many enjoy balconies overlooking the town. The latest fitments and quality of finish are on what Bryant have grown their reputation and the first apartments will very soon be ready for viewing. Colour Brochures and full specifications are now available from both Wantage and Didcot offices. Click here for further details or call us on 01235 763562. Colour Brochures and full specifications are now available from both Wantage and Didcot offices. Click here for further details or call us on 01235 763562. |
| | March News Coming soon Vanderbilt Square It is so rare to see a small quality built development with varying styles of home only footsteps from the market place and all the town's amenities. With a total of 15 homes in the quiet square there is an opportunity for every pocket. Prices will start from £135,000 for a one bedroom apartment through to an anticipated £300,000 for a four bedroom home. Formal release anticipated mid March 2008 |